Communication and Media Studies at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 256 graduates a year
University of Utah graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Utah Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 106 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $63,531 | $64,592 | #76 | $32,123 |
| 107 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $63,431 | $60,373 | #150 | $34,683 |
| 108 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $63,374 | $59,267 | #182 | $36,234 |
| 109 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $63,309 | $60,002 | #159 | $43,801 |
| 110 | Towson University Towson, MD | $63,292 | $55,546 | #297 | $42,657 |
| 111 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $63,012 | $56,731 | #250 | $37,199 |
| 112 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $62,912 | $59,879 | #162 | $39,226 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Utah communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,801 one year after graduating and $63,309 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Utah rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Utah ranks #109 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Utah worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.